Reliquias bizantinas y otomanas

Información

MORNING :
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request). Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant

Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program). Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses. EVENING :
Watching one of the best silhouettes in the world with Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and the Leander' s Tower will be your exceptional experience to enjoy this imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of the Bosphorus waterway which brings the two continents Europe and Asia, face to face…

Meeting/pick-up point: Hotels at 8.25am for day tour and at 7.30pm for dinner cruise.
Duration: Eight hours for city tour and three and a half hours dinner cruise.
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic(please inform in which language do you want to join).
Others:: Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with authentic shops around Grand Bazaar. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Tour to Byzantium.
Includes: Free pick up and drop off from/to city center hotels, entrance fees, lunch during the city tour, guiding services during the city tour, dinner, unlimited local drinks + belly dance and folklore shows during dinner, A/C transportation, parking.
Excludes : Drinks during lunch and tips